Hundreds of artisans, food vendors, and other attractions will draw thousands of visitors on Thursday for the Canton Flea Market’s 60th anniversary celebration.
The bi-annual marketplace, which happens on the second Thursday of May and October each year, began in 1965 as a humble street meet with just 15 vendors. Now, it’s one of the premier flea market attractions in the state.
“If you’ve never been there during the flea market, Canton transforms into something you wouldn’t expect to be in our little town,” said Ace Henley, film and media specialist for Canton Tourism. “It explodes. We love to see people come out and support the arts. It’s why we do it.”
From pottery to fine art, handmade clothes and jewelry to unique home decor, Henley says the market promises to have something for everyone. More than 400 vendors will line Canton’s downtown square and surrounding streets to offer handcrafted art you won’t find anywhere else.
A cornucopia of food options will also beckon marketgoers with “anything your heart desires,” including traditional fair fare and an array of local tastes.
The flea market will open Thursday, May 8, at 8 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. in downtown Canton. Entry and parking are free, though some paid parking options will be available closer to the market.
